COUPLES TRIP TO JAPAN

“We loved our trip to Japan – I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but it was better than I had imagined.

We worked with Alexandra over the past year to bring this trip to life. The approach was collaborative with a lot of thought behind how everything was put together, from the overall flow of the trip to the hotels we stayed at. Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi was a real highlight for us as was Four Seasons Kyoto, coming in a close second.

We really appreciated being able to experience such a different culture while still feeling comfortable throughout. It felt like a nice balance of learning, exploring and enjoying.

The food was a big part of the trip for us. Alexandra went above and beyond to get us a highly coveted spot at a unique omakase pizza restaurant. It was definitely a trip highlight. She also made sure we had dinners and lunches booked every day at the perfect restaurants, at the exact locations that made sense for the day’s plan. It is not easy to make or change any reservations in Japan so all of these details ended up being very much appreciated.

I was anxious about navigating transportation when all of the street signs and signs in the train station are in Japanse but Alexandra booked us with an amazing team on the ground who set it all up seamlessly and comfortably.  

During our time in Kyoto, we experienced an afternoon with the Geisha, something that really allowed us to learn about and see a different side of Japanese culture. The sumo competition in Osaka was a lot of fun to watch!

We also loved the shopping – Daikanyama was an absolute highlight, along with the vintage shopping and high end boutiques for Japanese denim. The quintessential Japanese creativity and perfectionism on display at shops like the 12 story Itoya in Ginza devoted only to paper and stationery was a must see.  

We came home saying “it was awesome”  Thank you for everything!”

M & MRS RIPKA  – March 2026